Setting Up A NAS
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 10:50 AM
Help required please.
I am trying to set a NAS and have been referring to an online video which outlines a method.
I have obtained my Gateway ip address but when entered into the Run command (prefixed with \\)
I am told that it is not available. The router is IPv6 enabled but the DNS is showing IPV4 only.
My new PC is wifi 6 enabled.
The EE Hub is showing all my connected devices correctly including the PC.
Info/links would be appreciated.
Solved! See the answer below or view the solution in context.
Accepted Solutions
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 12:45 PM
@Mustrum : There is no SMB1 involved for the EE SH+. That was for the BT SH2. You can't connect a drive to the SH+'s USB like you can with the BT SH2.
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:06 AM - edited 28-12-2024 11:06 AM
What 'Run' command? Do you mean putting the router's IP, http://192.168.1.254, into Windows' Run command? That should work by calling up your default browser. You obviously got in some other way, probably just using a browser.
Which EE BB plan are you on including its speed? What EE router do you have (read its label or post a pix)?
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:07 AM
@RogerJR which NAS and router do you have?
Normally if your NAS is set to use DHCP the other settings will be automatically applied. This saves you changing things, or even being locked out of the NAS if you change ISP's.
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:40 AM
Hi thanks for reply
I used Powershell to obtain my gateway ip and then typed that in the run command. Yes, I accessed my router by using a browser to see if there was anything obvious I should be doing.
I am on full fibre 150 plan and router is Smart Hub SH31B.
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:41 AM
I am using an ssd on the usb input and router is Smart Hub SH31B
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:52 AM
USB port on what? The USB port on the SH+ is not user-operable.
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 11:55 AM
@RogerJR that is not a NAS and there has been lots of posts over the years. This article on the BT forum may help you, but really the router USB port is ok as a charging point, but not as a point of access.
https://community.bt.com/t5/Archive-Staging/Smart-Hub-USB/td-p/2159592
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 12:20 PM
Thanks for the replies
It seems I got my NAS and Network Drives terminology mixed up and I will try the setup as per the BT link.
Much appreciate the helpful and quick responses. Saved me a lot of hassle trying to do something that isn`t possible.👍
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 12:26 PM
@RogerJR make sure you read about and understand the security warnings of using SMB1.
- Mark as unread
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Mute
- Subscribe (RSS)
- Permalink
- Print this post
- Report post
28-12-2024 12:45 PM
@Mustrum : There is no SMB1 involved for the EE SH+. That was for the BT SH2. You can't connect a drive to the SH+'s USB like you can with the BT SH2.
To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone
ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP

- So many WiFi 7 problems. now can't log into router settings using admin? in Broadband & Landline
- smart hub router set up in Broadband & Landline
- EE Home Phone Plus Ringtones & Accessibiilty features in Digital Home Phone
- Smart Wifi Plus causing device drop outs in Broadband & Landline
- Static IP/DDNS query in Broadband & Landline